The annual Havana International Book Fair, held every February, celebrates literature from Cuba and around the world. With a nearly 100% literacy rate, Cuba's capital is bustling with thousands of attendees from diverse backgrounds, engaging in the promotion of reading.

Musicians from over 20 countries participated in the Jazz Plaza 2024 Festival in Cuba, transforming Havana and Santiago de Cuba into hubs of Jazz for a week. CGTN’s Luis Chirino provided highlights of the event.

The annual International Film Festival in Havana has been a delight for movie enthusiasts, showcasing cinematic works that celebrate Latin American and Caribbean culture.

Cuban entrepreneurs are addressing the country's food shortage and aiming to boost the economy through the use of aquaponics, a green food production technology.

Cuba's Mariel Special Development Zone, located in the western part of the country, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The zone was established to attract foreign direct investment crucial for the local economy, providing opportunities for foreign investors to develop projects in various industrial sectors. The article examines the latest developments and future prospects of the zone.

Environmentalists, researchers, educators, and government officials from Cuba and around the world are gathered in Havana for an international conference focused on sustainable practices, climate change strategies, and other initiatives amid increasing extreme weather conditions.

The Chung Wah Federation, Cuba's primary social organization for the Chinese community, is celebrating an important anniversary in May. Established in May 1893, the federation initially united Chinese business and community leaders and continues to thrive to this day.

Cubans celebrated International Workers' Day on May 5th, which was postponed from the usual date due to unstable weather. The Cuban Workers' Confederation had called for local rallies instead of traditional marches, citing fuel shortages. A main rally took place in Havana along the sea-front drive boulevard.

Cuba is set to conduct national elections on Sunday, with a notable increase in the number of women and Black candidates participating.

A car assembly plant in Havana, jointly operated by China and Cuba, is ramping up the production of electric vehicles (EVs). The Cuban government is looking to EVs as a solution to the island's pollution issues and to replace aging cars that often require hard-to-find spare parts.

Cigar enthusiasts reconvened in Havana to participate in the 23rd International Habano Cigar Festival after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival featured tours of renowned tobacco farms, cigar-rolling demonstrations, and various Habano cigar-related events.

Cuba has faced a U.S. trade embargo for over six decades, leading to significant negative effects on social and economic services, especially healthcare. The embargo restricts access to medications, and Cuban officials have highlighted the severe impact on the daily lives of Cubans.

Havana and Santiago de Cuba hosted the International Jazz Plaza Festival, a significant annual event on the Cuban calendar that features renowned musicians from the island and abroad.

Cuba's national team for the 2023 World Baseball Classic in March will include local players and prominent Cuban players from the U.S. major leagues, following the U.S. government's issuance of permits allowing them to play for their home country.

Cuba held its first official sanctioned women's boxing match, marking a historic moment for the country. For over 60 years, boxing was not an option for Cuban women, despite their notable achievements in other sports. The introduction of women's boxing has been received with enthusiasm.

The International Havana Film Festival is welcoming moviegoers this week as it resumes with a full program after being affected by COVID-19 restrictions for two years. The festival features a variety of films, including short and full-length features, documentaries, and also includes poster exhibits and theoretical workshops.

The International Havana Ballet Festival, Cuba's most traditional and prestigious dance event held biennially, has resumed on the Cuban stage after a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19 postponements. The festival will continue for two more weeks, featuring prominent local and international dancers.

U.S. sanctions against Cuba are now extending to penalize tourists from other countries who visit Cuba by restricting their future ability to travel visa-free to the U.S. Cuban authorities view this as an attack on their economy.